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Would You Forgive Him?

If a former gang member in your community, who has personally caused you pain, came to you and said he had changed and wants to help make your community safer, would you believe him? Would you forgive him? Would you work with him to make your community better? And what difficulties would you have in collaborating with him?

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Permalink Reply by Hlamalane Sophy Moyane on November 10, 2009 at 7:44am: I will definately forgive and encourage him to earn back the trust from the community at large. As for ex convict they need to be given a chance in life to be accepted and regain their self esteem and positive life attitude. Every person deserves a second chance in life!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nelissa on November 15, 2009 at 3:06pm: Honestly I think before working with him I will have to pray for him and with him, pray to God to give me a forgiving andforgetting heart. Forgiveness s a very painful and deep issue. If I finally forgive the person then working with him will be easy as I won't be judging every move he makes based mostly on his past. In contrary he will be the best person to work with as he would understand a criminal's mind better than me and reasons why people form and be part of groups. As much as we are sinners we owe it to our communities and the world at large to forgive our felow brothers and sisters.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mpilo Dube on November 19, 2009 at 6:46am: That true of u my sista. Life is not about hatred, anger etc of all the negative aspects, God does forgive, then why shouldn't we forgive and forget. We all have mistakes, and we learn from then. I would also forgive him the moment he comes out of that dark shell and agree to his mistakes. Forgive and live peacefully; ▶ Reply to This